Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Weather: Summing Up
This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere. The factors that influence the atmosphere and cause weather are discussed. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other...
Visual Learning Systems
Energy Resources Quiz
This video is a quiz over the topics covered in the Energy Resources series. This series provides a comprehensive overview of Earth's energy resources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, water, biomass, solar energy, wind energy, and...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Earth's Natural Resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Upon viewing the Investigating Earth's Natural Resources video series, students will be able to do the following:
Define a natural resource as anything we take from the environment and use.
List natural resources commonly used...
Curated Video
The Power and Impact of Wind
This video provides a comprehensive overview of wind, covering its formation, measurement, and various effects on climate and weather. It highlights the importance of wind measurement in engineering and architecture, as well as its...
Astrum
Better than the James Webb Space Telescope? The Upcoming Extremely Large Telescope
Looking forward to the James Webb Space Telescope? Just wait until ESO's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is completed.
Weatherthings
Sun, Heat, Air and Wind: sun safety, sky color, wind
A curious pre-school child asks questions to a big kid about how weather works. Every answer is enlightening yet leads to another question. The little child learns that wind is air that moves, that may be gentle or strong and even...
Mazz Media
Wind Turbine
This live-action video program is about wind turbines. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Visual Learning Systems
Weather: Quiz (Weather)
Everyday we experience weather. This interesting series of programs helps students understand the factors that contribute to weather formation. Real-life examples enable students to appreciate the different aspects of weather....
Visual Learning Systems
Magnetism: Earth's Magnetosphere
This video explores the force of magnetism and how it affects our everyday lives. The atomic nature of magnetism is illustrated, and then applied in principle to common magnets. The video highlights how magnetic fields are created, and...
Independent Producers
The Changing Ecosystem of the Bering Sea
Ice is an essential component of the ecosystem of the Bering Sea region. For example, sea ice cover can dramatically affect the levels of phytoplankton which has enormous effects on the entire food web. In this public radio story we hear...
Mazz Media
Weather
This live-action video program is about weather. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...
Catalyst University
Biosignaling - Canonical Wnt β-catenin Signaling
Biosignaling - Canonical Wnt β-catenin Signaling
TMW Media
22nd Century Skyscrapers: Learn how wind and gravity affects the Burj Dubai
What materials are used to help with gravity? What is a future material that could be stronger than steel? 22nd Century Skyscrapers, Part 3
Curated Video
How to Measure the Speed of Wind
In this video, we explore the fascinating topic of measuring wind speed. We learn about the units used, the different types of anemometers used to measure wind speed, and the importance of understanding wind speed in various aspects of...
Next Animation Studio
Antarctic research center begins construction
A British architectural firm has designed a research center called the Discovery Building for the British Arctic Survey research team in Antarctica.
Science360
Science of the Winter Olympics - Suit Up
Olympic athletes have long worn special competition clothing to gain an edge. Science and technology continue to improve on what they wear. Hear from Olympians Chad Hedrick, Steve Holcomb and Erin Hamlin, and Melissa Hines, the director...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Michael - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Michael was a late-season storm in 2018 that grew to become the most powerful hurricane on record to hit the central Florida Panhandle. After landfall as a Category 4 storm, it remained a major hurricane, moving into Georgia....
Music Matters
Why Every Musician Should Be a Singer Too - Music Performance
So why must every musician sing? Because every musician deserves to reach their full musical potential. This music performance lesson considers the broad benefits of singing for our mental, physical, and emotional health then goes on to...
Visual Learning Systems
Weather in Action: Storms
This video examines the forces creating weather. The way in which atmospheric conditions and patterns cause changes in the weather is explained. Instruction on how to use a weather map and how we can predict tomorrow's weather is...
Curated Video
Band 8+ Global Warming IELTS Vocabulary
Today you’ll learn band 8+ global warming IELTS vocabulary words and phrases. You know that global warming, or climate change, is a common yet challenging topic on the IELTS Exam. You could be asked about it in IELTS Speaking Part 3, or...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Harvey - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Harvey rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico in 2017, before making landfall in Texas, as one the strongest hurricanes there in over 50 years. The high wind quickly faded after landfall, but the rain continued as the storm...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Dorian - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Dorian was the most powerful storm known ever to hit the Bahamas. Dorian remained over the northern Bahamas for more than two days as a category five storm. It tied for the second most powerful hurricane in the Atlantic as it...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Hurricane Structure
For their size and impact, hurricanes are often called the greatest storms on Earth. They expend a tremendous amount of energy through the water cycle, and through wind, to maintain the balance of the atmosphere. Known by different names...